Hot Honey Peach Chicken and Waffle Bites
Hot honey peach chicken and waffle bites combine crispy chicken, buttery Liège waffles, dill pickles, and a sticky peach hot honey glaze into an easy party appetizer that disappears fast. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and served on a toothpick, they're a fun twist on classic chicken and waffles.
Servings 20 bites
Calories 165kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer or oven. For cooking the chicken.
- Saucepan (small) For the peach and hot honey glaze.
- whisk To smooth the glaze.
- cooling rack Keeps the chicken crisp.
- mixing bowls For tossing the chicken.
- toothpicks For assembly.
Ingredients
Chicken and Waffle Bites:
- 20 (about 400 g) frozen popcorn chicken pieces
- 5 (about 425 g) Liège waffles cut into 20 pieces (available Costco, Trader Joe's and many grocery stores)
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter melted
- 20 dill pickle chips patted dry
Peach Hot Honey Glaze:
- ½ cup (160 g) peach preserves
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 2 tbsps (30 g) Tabasco or any hot sauce
- ½ tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer according to the package directions for the frozen popcorn chicken.
- Cook the chicken until hot and crisp. Transfer it to a wire rack while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Keeping the chicken elevated prevents steam from softening the coating before it gets tossed in the glaze.20 (about 400 g) frozen popcorn chicken pieces
- Cut the Liège waffles into quarters. Warm them in a toaster oven or air fryer until heated through and lightly crisp around the edges. Brush the warm waffle pieces with melted butter.5 (about 425 g) Liège waffles, 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- Add the peach preserves, honey, butter, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt to a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, whisking frequently, until the butter melts and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. Remove from the heat and let the glaze rest for a few minutes. The peach preserves continue thickening slightly as they cool, which helps the sauce cling to the chicken.½ cup (160 g) peach preserves, ¼ cup (85 g) honey, 2 tbsps (28 g) butter, 2 tbsps (30 g) Tabasco, ½ tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes, ½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt
- Reserve about ¼ cup (60 g) of the glaze for finishing. Place the hot chicken in a large bowl, pour the remaining glaze over the top, and toss gently until each piece is lightly coated.
- Arrange a glazed piece of chicken on each waffle piece. Top with a dill pickle chip and secure with a toothpick or small skewer. The pickle may sound unexpected, but its acidity balances the sweetness of the peach hot honey glaze and helps tie the entire bite together.20 dill pickle chips
- Drizzle the reserved glaze over the assembled bites just before serving. Serve immediately while the waffles are still warm, the chicken is crisp, and the pickles are cold. The contrast between those textures is part of what makes these hot honey peach chicken and waffle bites so memorable.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Liège waffles hold up better than regular frozen waffles.
- Dill pickles balance the sweetness of the peach hot honey glaze.
- If using hot honey, reduce the red pepper flakes and hot sauce to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 55g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg